# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=963&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 964 --- ## [Training a short dog to use steps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-a-short-dog-to-use-steps/975301)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-a-short-dog-to-use-steps/975301 "2022-11-22T14:42:57Z")
Not like stairways, but steps onto a bed. See, my dog is a dachshund and he jumps onto my bed to sleep with me. I have steps and have tried getting him to use them. He’s old, over ten, and I don’t want him to hurt h… --- ## [How accurate is it to call the SA Sturmabteiling of the NSDAP the left-wing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-is-it-to-call-the-sa-sturmabteiling-of-the-nsdap-the-left-wing/975284)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-is-it-to-call-the-sa-sturmabteiling-of-the-nsdap-the-left-wing/975284 "2022-11-22T14:27:26Z")
How accurate is it to call the SA the left wing of the Nazi Party? --- ## [Why were the Argentinians so angry about the Shackleton study?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-the-argentinians-so-angry-about-the-shackleton-study/975240)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-the-argentinians-so-angry-about-the-shackleton-study/975240 "2022-11-22T13:21:06Z")
In 1976 the British Government commissioned a study on the future of the Falklands, which looked at the ability of the islands to sustain themselves, and the potential for economic development. The study was led by Lord … --- ## [What's your go to karaoke song(s) for people who don't have great voices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-go-to-karaoke-song-s-for-people-who-dont-have-great-voices/975243)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-go-to-karaoke-song-s-for-people-who-dont-have-great-voices/975243 "2022-11-22T12:43:22Z")
(a) karaoke song(s) for people who don’t have great voices? (b) what about some suggestions for people who DO have great singing voices? I’ll start off with (a) Jackson Brown - Somebody’s Baby It starts o… --- ## [WWII-era letters in German - help needed!! (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-era-letters-in-german-help-needed-long/515959)
**Author:** [@Gam\_Zeh\_Yaavor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gam_Zeh_Yaavor)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-era-letters-in-german-help-needed-long/515959 "2022-11-22T07:56:07Z")
I don’t know if this is the right sub-forum (or even the right forum at all) for this request, but given its (mostly) high cerebral caliber I thought it would be worth a try. Sitting in my family’s safe deposit box are … --- ## [Cake Day - A Sweet Treat in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cake-day-a-sweet-treat-in-the-mmp/974886)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cake-day-a-sweet-treat-in-the-mmp/974886 "2022-11-22T07:15:16Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s 10c/50f with a predicted high of 14c/57f and cloudy. That would account for the mist and murk on my commute today then. Weather app says “Do we talk about the weather because we having fucking n… --- ## [Everyone Deserves Happiness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-deserves-happiness/975353)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-deserves-happiness/975353 "2022-11-22T04:46:40Z")
EVERYONE deserves to exist. EVERYONE deserves to be happy. EVERYONE deserves to enjoy whatever it is they enjoy. Anyone that doesn’t agree needs to just go away and leave the rest of us alone. --- ## [Let's Figure Out The Best Weird Al Song, Part 1: Parody Nominations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-figure-out-the-best-weird-al-song-part-1-parody-nominations/975223)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-figure-out-the-best-weird-al-song-part-1-parody-nominations/975223 "2022-11-22T04:39:28Z")
We did something like this ten years ago, but in honor of the Weird Al movie, let’s do it again. In this round I invite one and all to nominate Weird Al PARODIES. Weird Al originals like “Albuquerque” or “One More Minu… --- ## [USA Vs. Wales (2022 World Cup Group B Opener)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-vs-wales-2022-world-cup-group-b-opener/974753)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-vs-wales-2022-world-cup-group-b-opener/974753 "2022-11-22T04:34:08Z")
The USA opens the 2022 World Cup against Wales on November 21. NBC Sports puts the USA at 20, Wales at 25. This American isn’t sure what to think about that. The USA has 340 million people, while Wales has one tenth that… --- ## [Share your Covidiot stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-covidiot-stories/852854)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 1768\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-covidiot-stories/852854 "2022-11-22T02:30:33Z")
Yes, I will see you via telemedicine. Yes, that means we can connect via audio and video on your phone. No, it does NOT mean that you can actually be driving during our appointment! You are a grown-ass person. Pull ove… --- ## [Suggestions for a fake tree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-a-fake-tree/975264)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-a-fake-tree/975264 "2022-11-22T01:15:00Z")
We’ve always had a real tree, but for obvious reasons they don’t allow them here at the Overlook Hotel. So I’ve been trying to shop for a narrow fake tree probably 6’ tall. Has to be narrow as we don’t have room for some… --- ## [Game Launcher Launcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-launcher-launcher/975348)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-launcher-launcher/975348 "2022-11-21T23:53:55Z")
Just a mundane pointless thing I must share, but video game related. GoG Galaxy, launcher of games and game launchers, is now available through the Epic Games launcher (in addition to being available through GoG’s websi… --- ## [Morality of Changing Your Sports Team Loyalty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morality-of-changing-your-sports-team-loyalty/443402)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morality-of-changing-your-sports-team-loyalty/443402 "2022-11-21T22:48:56Z")
Inspired by the other sports team loyalty thread… I’m interested in hearing from fans what they think about switching teams. Is it ever permissible, and if so, under what circumstances? Has anyone else ever switched tea… --- ## [Mastodon instead of Twitter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mastodon-instead-of-twitter/973978)
**Author:** [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mastodon-instead-of-twitter/973978 "2022-11-21T22:48:38Z")
Anyone here using Mastodon instead of Twitter? Thoughts? Also, anyone using Libre Office instead of Microsoft or Apple stuff for wordprocessing and slides/presentation? Thoughts? --- ## [Average reading speed / your reading speed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-reading-speed-your-reading-speed/248505)
**Author:** [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-reading-speed-your-reading-speed/248505 "2022-11-21T22:39:23Z")
This is inspired by another thread regarding average reading speeds. I know we had a thread about this ages ago, so I thought I’d start a new one. What do you think the “average” reading speed is, and what is your readi… --- ## [A Pit on behalf of my cousin and bad companies to work for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pit-on-behalf-of-my-cousin-and-bad-companies-to-work-for/975225)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pit-on-behalf-of-my-cousin-and-bad-companies-to-work-for/975225 "2022-11-21T20:36:36Z")
My cousin, and best friend has worked as an office manager for decades (more difficult than you think, It’s not just ordering supplies). She got a job at a tax preparation company. As an office manager. She really doesn… --- ## [Does the SCOTUS make law even if it's against the Constitution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-scotus-make-law-even-if-its-against-the-constitution/975053)
**Author:** [@Clu-Me-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clu-Me-In)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-scotus-make-law-even-if-its-against-the-constitution/975053 "2022-11-21T19:56:43Z")
When a member of the U.S Supreme Court follows his religious conscience to deny what one considers an indivudual right, is that unconstitutional or is whatever the majority of the SCOTUS agree on the correct interpretati… --- ## [What was the first video game with "accurate" mirrors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-video-game-with-accurate-mirrors/973846)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-video-game-with-accurate-mirrors/973846 "2022-11-21T19:39:33Z")
I know before a certain points mirrors in games were just blurred or showed nothing. Having games that had mirrors that reflected the movements and appearance of your character takes extra work (and an additional model I… --- ## [Advice on buying a car … yes now … groan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car-yes-now-groan/975164)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-car-yes-now-groan/975164 "2022-11-21T19:39:18Z")
Well, it’s the worst time on my lifetime to be blooming for a car, but my beloved 2010 Hypnotic Green Mica Scion XB is really on its last legs and I don’t know when I’m going to find myself stick somewhere on the side of… --- ## [Gift wine for Thanksgiving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-wine-for-thanksgiving/975235)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-wine-for-thanksgiving/975235 "2022-11-21T19:32:12Z")
For the first time in years, I’m spending Thanksgiving with a family that’s not my own. I want to bring a bottle of wine to dinner, but I’ve never met these people before in my life and I don’t drink myself. What’s a goo… --- ## [Rejected Amazon Review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rejected-amazon-review/966562)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rejected-amazon-review/966562 "2022-11-21T19:15:10Z")
I recently purchased and reviewed a back scratcher from Amazon. I gave the item 5 stars. The review was simple: “Pricey But a Great Back Scratcher” “VERY scratchy and a bit pricey, but this works great.” A day or two… --- ## [RIP SF Writer Greg Bear at 71](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sf-writer-greg-bear-at-71/975249)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sf-writer-greg-bear-at-71/975249 "2022-11-21T18:19:25Z")
I had a long and informative meeting with Greg’s care team this afternoon: neurologist, critical cardiac care doctor, surgeon, and palliative care team. The neurologist showed me the MRI images and carefully explained t… --- ## [Resolved: Hijacking threads should never be used as a reason for banning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-hijacking-threads-should-never-be-used-as-a-reason-for-banning/975321)
**Author:** [@Wrenching\_Spanners](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wrenching_Spanners)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-hijacking-threads-should-never-be-used-as-a-reason-for-banning/975321 "2022-11-21T16:21:39Z")
So I saw this thread a few days ago, read an interesting article on the topic over the weekend, and thought about contributing to the discussion. Then I started reading the postings in the thread, and only about a thir… --- ## [Why would soapy water be more alkaline than soap itself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-soapy-water-be-more-alkaline-than-soap-itself/975155)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-soapy-water-be-more-alkaline-than-soap-itself/975155 "2022-11-21T16:02:28Z")
The EPA has a handy online chart giving the pH levels of various common substances. As a refresher: the pH scale ranges from 0-14, with 0 being battery acid, 7 bring neutral, and 14 being highly alkaline caustic soda. (… --- ## [Cleaning moldy cookware with maximum confidence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-moldy-cookware-with-maximum-confidence/975265)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-moldy-cookware-with-maximum-confidence/975265 "2022-11-21T15:59:10Z")
This is mildly embarrassing, but I have allowed a very nice piece of cookware to sit in the back of the fridge for (mumble mumble) months with a small amount of organic material in it. I peeked in it yesterday and it’s f… --- ## [Marvel Snap - The new highly addictive mobile card game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-snap-the-new-highly-addictive-mobile-card-game/975035)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-snap-the-new-highly-addictive-mobile-card-game/975035 "2022-11-21T15:51:33Z")
Marvel Snap came out of beta a couple weeks ago for Android, IOS, and Steam and I am hopeless addicted. The game play itself is fairly simple: You build a deck of 12 cards, each having their own energy cost and power. Ov… --- ## [I lost my kitty and now he has been erased](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-kitty-and-now-he-has-been-erased/975226)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-kitty-and-now-he-has-been-erased/975226 "2022-11-21T15:44:28Z")
I finally had to put my Boris to sleep last week. He was almost 19 and had kidney disease. He had been going downhill recently, not eating well, not as active and not grooming. He also has had a recurrent bleeding area o… --- ## [Electrical question: 110 and 220 in same conduit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-question-110-and-220-in-same-conduit/975233)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-question-110-and-220-in-same-conduit/975233 "2022-11-21T14:11:19Z")
I need to run both a 110V and 220V line to an outdoor deck. There is an existing PVC conduit between the circuit box and the deck. Are there any concerns with running both lines through the same conduit? --- ## [Who do you regret not talking to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-regret-not-talking-to/975256)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-regret-not-talking-to/975256 "2022-11-21T13:12:15Z")
A very specific sort of regret: people you had a lot of close contact with in the past, and were nasty or unpleasant jerks you tried to avoid, but who had some valuable insight for you if you could have tolerated them be… --- ## [Can we talk about hard cider?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-hard-cider/975230)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-hard-cider/975230 "2022-11-21T13:02:16Z")
Recently spent a couple of weeks tooling around New England, and I couldn’t help noticing the hard cider scene there was very competitive. Craft beer was quite numerous and competitive as well, but the cider section of a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=962&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=964&state=muted)